Cramps

[Connemmara]

Sister (70 yrs) was over as usual today for dindins - anyway (never ever complains re health issues) but today said she has had cramps in the back of her legs all week. Now I know we all take cramps but mine anyway as fast as they come they would go away. She has them too long methinks. She doesn't want to annoy the doctor - any suggestions what is happening to her. Yes she smoked and has been off them for two years - she feels it is something to do with her smoking in the past. Any answers would be appreciated Thanks

[pixie373]

Are there any other symptoms? Heat, redness, hard to the touch, varicose veins, etc?

[anneasquith]

conn, if the cramps persist she could visit her gp. wouldn't do any harm

[Connemmara]

Hi Pixie - she has the most shapely legs and ankles and feet you could ask for - her chiropodist has told her - she never seen feet like hers - I myself felt the back of her legs thinking they would be tight, "knots" but calfs were soft - no, no heat, redness, hard to the touch, varicose veins eh. A tough call Pixie - but I am re-iterating whatever it is - is annoying her cos she never ever ever complains so I am worried if there is something wrong.

[Connemmara]

Thanks Anne - I am just after driving her home and the last thing I said to her - are you going to the doctors tomorrow - her answer "no, I dont want to bother him". We all suffer from the "white coat syndrome" and also dont want to be bothersome. All of my family are exactly the same. She is a very private person re health issues so have to screw information out of her. "Oh I am fine blah blah" me on the side - I'll tell you no I am not too good. If it gets worse for her she knows herself she will have to contact the doctors. I must admit when she was walking up my driveway from her taxi - she was walking (looking back on it a bit agonisingly).

[anneasquith]

tonic water is of benefit for leg cramps,

[Connemmara]

thanks Anne - will be talking to her tomorrow and will try to coerce to trying tonic water. Con

[pixie373]

Two retired dancers i look after swear by crisps for cramps.

[Connemmara]

eh pixie - do you mean potato crisps is that correct ?

[pixie373]

Yes, exactly. They say it is the salt.

[grasscarp]

Please read this as it can be related to dehydration
http://www.home-remedies-for-you.com/remedy/Leg-Cramps.html

[Connemmara]

Thanks to all of you re this posting - and for grasscarp's link - it mentioned mustard a lot along with many other ideas. One came up all the time a tablespoonful of mustard must be consumed - I take it that she has to get it down her one way or another. Will ring her now - she may not have mustard in the house anyway. Going to ring her in a mo and let you know - Conne

[treetops1]

Is she on Statins ?

[Sparkles62]

I was just about to ask the same thing treetops Mr S had the same problem, but it went when they changed his statins. X

[Connemmara]

Just after receiving a call from her - her words when I suggested your suggestions - hahahahah - "are you right in the mind" - I said you are dehydrated - so need tonic water - "haven't got none" - what about mustard - "her words" haven't got mustard - says I surely you put mustard on your ham - Says she - I do but couldn't swallow a tablespoonful - - well then says I you need to drink more water says I Goodnight - need to see your GP - Bye - that's the end of that romance - as we say. You couldn't help this woman even if you tried. So protective of her health. If she is sick enough - she will have to admit defeat and go to GP. Just a wee update and thanks for your input.

[Connemmara]

that's right headwreck - and yes from what I gather from her previous history - yes she would be on statins. thanks again guys - OMG - my family would do your lid in sic head. My family ie started even from my mother and father (nobody was sick!!!! (ie allowed to be sick) - hope you understand this gibberish - perhaps it just belongs to me mine and my family. Oh Gawd who would have them.

[Sqad]

Are these cramps something to worry about?

Big question.

Do they come on at rest or during walking?

If they come on at rest...no big deal

If they come on during walking.......maybe a big deal